States of Matter

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Beyond solids, liquids and gases are many more exciting and intriguing states of matter to be explored! Learn how materials change from one state to another when energy is added or removed. Be amazed by the state of plasma and learn how plasma is produced. Finally, we are breaking out some of our coldest material on hand for a chilling look at what happens when matter becomes superfrozen.

Objectives:1. State that matter is anything that has mass and occupies space.2. Differentiate between the three states of matter (solid, liquid, gas) in terms of shape and volume.3. Recognise behaviour of particles in different states.4. Recognise the effects of heat and pressure on various states of matter.